It’s easy to turn on Do Not Disturb on your iPhone manually, such as when you’re going into the movies or a doctor appointment, and you should do that to avoid unwanted interruptions. Just swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap the moon-shaped Do Not Disturb...

Don’t be embarrassed by a phone call in the theater, constant text messages while at the doctor, or email notifications during a presentation—in both iOS and macOS, you can use Do Not Disturb to drop a cone of silence manually or on a schedule. Learn more on our blog.